Topics:Possible topics include but are not limited to interpretations ofliterary (and non-literary) texts, reception of texts, adaptations oftexts, inter-textualities, literacies, translations, archival research,postmodernist texts, visual culture and writing across the curriculum.Panels will be one and a half hours long. Presentations will be 15-20minutes long (papersshould 6-8 pages in length).

Guidelines for Submissions:Paper and panel proposals should incorporate one or more of the themesof the conference, listed above.

A proposal for a paper should consist of a 250-350 word abstract.Paper proposals must also include the paper title, and the name, dayand evening phone numbers, fax number, e-mail address, surface mailaddress and institutional affiliation of the presenter.

A proposal for a panel should consist of an overall description of thepanel (approximately 250 words) and a 250-350 word abstract for eachpaper or presentation. Panel proposals must also include the names,the title of the panel, the titles of the papers, and the day andevening phone numbers, fax numbers, e-mail addresses, and surface mailaddresses of all presenters.

Additional information:Please also indicate whether you might be willing to chair/moderate asession.

Electronic Submissions:Please send submissions by email to: floreyk1_at_southernct.edu, eitherincluded in the body of the e-mail message or as an e-mail attachment(in Word DOC). Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged.

Non-Electronic Submissions:If you are unable to e-mail your proposal, you may send either aPC-compatible floppy disk containing the document (in Word DOC) or ahard copy to:

Hard copy submissions must include a separate cover page with thename(s), paper/panel title(s) and other details and a second page withtitle(s) and abstract(s) but no name(s). All submissions will beassessed anonymously.

Deadline for receipt of submissions:5:00 p.m., Wednesday, 22 March 2004.

Notification of Acceptance:Presenters will be notified of the conference committee's decision bye-mail on or about3 April 2006.